Meet Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible. With their dedication and sincere compassion, they foster a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, leaving a positive impact on the lives of all community members.
Margaret McKenney Dupree
President
Born in Belvedere South Carolina, Margaret McKenney Dupree was raised in North Philadelphia. She became a charter member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church where she remains active today.
Having completed the 12th grade at Girls High, Margaret attended Apex College obtaining her Beauticians license and worked at her mother’s beauty shop in North Philadelphia. Then, following her dream, she was accepted and completed the funeral service program at Eckels College of Mortuary Science and received her funeral director’s license in 1949.
In 1951, she married Troy E. Dupree, Sr. and co-founded an independent funeral home in 1955, at 2809 W. Diamond Street. The two were blessed with four children, Melanie, Carrie Grace, Troy Jr and Kenneth. For many years, Ms. Dupree juggled the raising of four children and supporting her Mother’s enterprises as well as the funeral home.
After experiencing empty nest syndrome, Mrs. Dupree obtained employment with the Philadelphia School District and found great satisfaction in her role as a classroom aide specializing in reading and math.
In 1987, Mrs. Dupree retired from the School District and within a few months, mourned the passing of her husband of 35 years. From there, Mrs. Dupree picked up the mantle with her youngest son, Kenneth to keep the business open where they continue to provide compassionate services to the Philadelphia community.
Margaret McKenney Dupree
Having completed the 12th grade at Girls High, Margaret attended Apex College obtaining her Beauticians license and worked at her mother’s beauty shop in North Philadelphia. Then, following her dream, she was accepted and completed the funeral service program at Eckels College of Mortuary Science and received her funeral director’s license in 1949.
In 1951, she married Troy E. Dupree, Sr. and co-founded an independent funeral home in 1955, at 2809 W. Diamond Street. The two were blessed with four children, Melanie, Carrie Grace, Troy Jr and Kenneth. For many years, Ms. Dupree juggled the raising of four children and supporting her Mother’s enterprises as well as the funeral home.
After experiencing empty nest syndrome, Mrs. Dupree obtained employment with the Philadelphia School District and found great satisfaction in her role as a classroom aide specializing in reading and math.
In 1987, Mrs. Dupree retired from the School District and within a few months, mourned the passing of her husband of 35 years. From there, Mrs. Dupree picked up the mantle with her youngest son, Kenneth to keep the business open where they continue to provide compassionate services to the Philadelphia community.
Kenneth C. DuPree
Supervisor
Kenneth C. DuPree, D.Min., CFSP, CCO received his license to practice Funeral Service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1987. He is an experienced in embalmer and family consultant. His philosophy of Funeral Services reflects his belief that the final ritual should reflect the life and values of the deceased. And should assist the family to begin the process of closure. Dr. DuPree holds the following credentials and affiliations
B.S. Business Administration/ Small Business Concertation
Cheyney University, Thornbury, Pa
Diploma in Funeral Service American Academy/ McAllister Institute of Funeral Service New York, New York
Master of Divinity Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
St. David, Pa.
Doctor of Ministry Palmer Theological Seminary
St. David, Pa
Member National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
Certified Crematory Operator
Evening Baptist Ministers’ Conference Philadelphia & Vicinity
Pastors’ and Ministers’ Conference Philadelphia & Vicinity
Vice-President Executive Committee Strawberry Mansion NAC
Life Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Kenneth C. DuPree
B.S. Business Administration/ Small Business Concertation
Cheyney University, Thornbury, Pa
Diploma in Funeral Service American Academy/ McAllister Institute of Funeral Service New York, New York
Master of Divinity Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
St. David, Pa.
Doctor of Ministry Palmer Theological Seminary
St. David, Pa
Member National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
Certified Crematory Operator
Evening Baptist Ministers’ Conference Philadelphia & Vicinity
Pastors’ and Ministers’ Conference Philadelphia & Vicinity
Vice-President Executive Committee Strawberry Mansion NAC
Life Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
